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Tang
Dynasty City
Singapore's largest historical theme park,
Tang Dynasty City is a recreation of Chang'An, the capital of 7th Century
China during the Tang Dynasty when arts and culture flourished on an unprecedented
scale. There are architectural productions of the Imperial Palace, the
Great Wall of China, a Wax Museum, a Chinese Ghost Mansion, and the tomb
of the Valiant Terracotta Warriors in the Underground Palace among others.
The Silk Road Market Place features merchants, live processions, performances,
and historical re-enactment of events from the Tang Dynasty. Operating
hours are 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily.
Getting
there :
Take SBS Bus 154 or 240 from Lakeside MRT Station.
The
Battle Box
The Battle Box was an underground operations
center for the British Malaya Command HQ during World War II. With 22
rooms linked by a corridor, this complex is bombproof and was also capable
of recycling its own air supply. It was also the place where Lt-Gen Percival
made his decision to surrender to the invading Japanese troops on February
15, 1942. The bunker is now a recreated exhibition site that features
robotic wax figures and virtual-reality viewing of actual footage of events
leading to the surrender of Singapore. The last entry is at 5 p.m.
Getting
there :
Walk towards Fort Canning Park from Dhoby Ghout MRT Station.
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